Erroneous Filings

In the event that an E-Filer successfully completes an electronic filing but has mistakenly filed the incorrect document (as where, for example, an answer was intended but a motion to extend time was filed or where confidential notes, such as trial strategies, were mistakenly attached to a pleading or where a draft version, vis-à-vis, a final version of a document was filed), the E-Filer can contact the Clerk’s Office and request that the erroneous filing be sealed from public view pending a resolution of the manner by the court. The E-Filer requesting the sealing of an erroneous filing must provide an e-mail authorization to the Clerk’s Office even if a verbal request for sealing has been made and acted on. If a confirming e-mail is not received by the Clerk’s Office within twenty-four (24) hours of the sealing request, the Clerk’s Office will un-seal the erroneous filing. The sealing, once made, will remain in place indefinitely unless and until further order of court directing that it be unsealed is obtained.

Note that this sealing request must be made during regular business hours and note further that even the immediate sealing of an erroneous order will not prevent or eradicate the NEF that was generated at the time of filing. ECF Policies and Procedures 12/1/2016 Page 28 of 30 13. Public Access and Sensitive Information